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Please retain these instructions after installation.

This device MUST be installed by a qualifi ed agency in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. The defi nition of a qualifi ed agency is: any individual, fi rm, corporation or company which either in person or through a representative is engaged in, and is responsible for, the installation and operation of HVAC appliances, who is experienced in such work, familiar with all the precautions required, and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

This product is not sold as a medical device and is not for the purpose of diagnosis of any disease or condition nor for use in the mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any disease or condition.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION.

Installation Date:Installed By: Phone:

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

WARNING: Never expose eyes or skin to UV-C light from any source.• Looking directly at the UV-C light may cause permanent eye damage or blindness. • Never operate the UV-Aire Air Purifying System out of the plenum.• Designed for a closed duct system. Do not mount near a return air opening• All duct openings in direct line of site of the UV light must be sealed with duct tape or equivalent sealing methods.WARNING: UV light will break down plastic materials not rated for UV exposure: (Examples: wire insulation, fl ex duct, drain pans and humidifi ers)• The unit must be mounted at least 30” from the above stated type of materials.• If it is necessary to mount the unit in direct line of sight of these types of materials, they must be shielded with aluminum foil, aluminum foil tape, or sheet metal.WARNING: DO NOT mount this unit outdoors.• This product is designed for indoor installation only (i.e. attics, crawl spaces, basements, etc.).

UV-AIRE® AIR PURIFYING SYSTEMMODEL: UV-12, UV-18

ITEMS INCLUDED IN KIT:1- UV-Aire power unit4- Sheet metal mounting screws1- Angled mounting bracket1- Flat mounting bracket1- Duct board mounting bracket1- Ultraviolet lamp1- Instruction Sheet1- Wing nutCaution LabelsGasket

UV-C light inhibits the growth and reproduction of germs and bacteria that circulate through a home’s heating and air conditioning system. The treatment is a safe, silent, and proven way to make your home a healthier place to live.

AFTER OPENING THE CARTON, UNPACK AND INSPECT THE UNIT AND LAMP FOR DAMAGE.DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT IF ANY DAMAGE IS NOTICEABLE.

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WARNING: Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source. Looking directly at the UVC light may cause permanent eye damage or blindness.Never operate the UV-Aire Air Purifying System out of the plenum. Avoid touching the glass portion of the lamp with your hands.

WARNING: Before installing or servicing a humidifi er, air fi lter, heat system, or this unit, etc., always turn all power OFF and have units unplugged. Electrical shock can cause personal injury or death. Never expose eyes or skin to direct UV-C light from any source.

WARNING: To prevent water damage or electric shock, do not mount unit under a humidifi er.

WARNING: Designed for a closed duct system. Do not mount near a return air opening.

WARNING: This product is designed for indoor installation only (i.e. attics, crawl spaces, basements, etc.). For use on gas fi red, oil fi red, electric and split system heat pump forced air systems*. This product is NOT designed to be mounted outside on gas fi red or heat pump packaged units**.

ModelMinimum

Duct WidthVolts Amps Hz Watts

Max Air Temp ºF

Lamp Intensity at 1 meter

Recommended Max Sq. Feet

UV-12 9 120 0.5 60 30 190º 37 µW/cm2 1500UV-18 14 120 0.5 60 30 190º 73 µW/cm2 2000

Figure 1

INDICATION FOR USEThis product is not sold as a medical device and is not for the purpose of diagnosis of any disease or condition nor for use in the mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any disease or condition.

GENERAL INFORMATIONThere are different size units available, depending on the square footage of your home. See chart below for determining your home’s needs.

INSTALLATION1. Locate a suitable location for the unit downstream from the ‘A’ coil in the supply plenum or in the return

plenum; preferably downstream from the air fi lter. For optimum “cleaning” effect on the ‘A’ coil, mount the unit in the supply plenum as close as possible to the ‘A’ coil. (See Figure 1)

2. Determine the type of duct you have.

* Split system heat pumps are systems where the air handler and the air conditioning compressor are separate units.**Packaged units are systems where the air handler and the air conditioning compressor are built together and are installed outside of the building.

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IF YOU HAVE METAL DUCT:a. Apply supplied wet and stick mounting template to air duct in either a vertical or horizontal position as

shown in Figure 2B.b. Drill 1⁄8" diameter mounting holes at positions indicated on template.c. Cut out rectangular hole on template using a pair of tin snips or jigsaw. (See Figure 2B) Remove

template.

Figure 2B

IF YOU HAVE FLEX DUCT: For installations on duct systems with a metallic main duct and fl ex duct branches, follow the instructions in fi gure 2A below.

Figure 2A

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IF YOU HAVE DUCT BOARD:a. Mount the supplied metal mounting plate onto the duct with duct tape in either a vertical or horizontal

position as shown in Figures 2B and 3.b. Bend tabs outward as shown in Figure 4.c. Using a knife or blade, cut out a rectangle opening in the duct using the mounting plate as a template.

(See Figure 5)d. Remove the cut piece of duct. (See Figure 6)e. Bend both tabs down and through duct at fi rst bend point. (See Figures 7 and 8)f. Bend both tabs at the second bend point up or down to pinch the duct material and grip the duct

material. (See Figures 9 and 10)g. Using a screwdriver or pointed object, locate mounting holes by poking holes through the duct tape.

(See Figure 11)

3. Remove base unit and cover from box.

4. Apply supplied Duct Seal Kit according to instructions included in kit. (See Figure 12)

Figure 7Figure 10

Figure 11

Figure 6Figure 5Figure 4Figure 3

Figure 9Figure 8

Figure 12

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5. Determine whether to use fl at or angled bracket. (Refer to UV-Aire “Bulb Mounting Bracket Selection” for aid in this decision)

a. Flat Bracket Installation i. Remove the two hex nuts and fl at bracket from included bagged hardware. ii. Install the fl at bracket and secure to the unit base with the hex nuts provided. (See Figure 13)

b. Angled Bracket Installation NOTE: For angled bracket mounting, refer to specifi cations outlined by Diagrams A & B for mounting distances in the “Angled Lamp Mounting Bracket Specifi cations” section. i. Remove the two hex nuts and angled bracket from included bagged hardware. ii. Install the angled bracket and secure to the unit base with the hex nuts provided. (See Figure 14) NOTE: Be sure to note location of lamp hole in bracket relative to unit base.

6. Mount the unit base to the duct using the four mounting screws provided. (See Figure 15)

7. Remove tag and alcohol from lamp. Wipe off lamp being sure not to ouch lamp with bare hands. The oils from your hands will reduce lamp output.

8. Insert lamp through hole until lamp cannot be inserted any further. (See Figure 16)

9. Swing swivel bracket over end of lamp. Hand-tighten the wing nut on stud. (See Figure 17) Be careful not to over tighten the wing nut. The porcelain at the lamp base may crack when over tightened.

10. Plug ballast plug into end of lamp. (See Figure 18)

Figure 15

Figure 14

Figure 13

Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18

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11. Replace cover on unit. Tighten side screws. (See Figures 19 & 20)

12. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.

NOTE: Seal the joints and seams of the plenum near the mounting location to reduce any direct viewing of light. (See Figure 1)

13. Flip switch on box to the ON position. (Light on switch should be on, indicating power.)

14. Look through view port in the box cover to be sure lamp is working. You should see a blue glow. (The view port is covered with a plastic lens that blocks the UV-C rays.)

15. If the lamp is not glowing, follow steps 8-14 again. If lamp still does not glow, contact technical support at 1-252-522-3031 for further assistance.

Figure 20

Figure 19

BULB MOUNTING BRACKET SELECTION AND INSTALLATIONThe UV-Aire units come with an angled mounting bracket and fl at mounting bracket to position the bulb either straight or at an angle. Choose one or the other bracket method best suited for your needs. Refer to the confi gurations chart below when making your selection.

UV-Aire Confi gurations Good

Standard 90º Installation Flat Bracket (16” Duct)

Best

Patent Pending 45º Installation Single Lamp Angle Bracket (16” Duct)

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LAMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE VERY IMPORTANT: Turn switch on unit to OFF position and unplug unit from outlet.

1. Loosen the cover screw on the side of the unit and open cover.2. Unplug ballast plug from end of lamp.3. Loosen the wing nut on swivel bracket and rotate the bracket clockwise.4. Slide lamp out carefully.

NOTE: When replacing the lamp, always wipe off lamp before installing.5. Replace lamp following the appropriate procedure based on bracket selection in the installation section.6. Attach the ballast plug onto the end of the lamp.

WARNING: UV lamps contain a small amount of mercury, like a typical fl uorescent lamp. Check with your local waste management authority for local disposal or recycling requirements. According to the EPA’s Universal Waste Rule, these types of lamps may be disposed of into household waste.

7. After replacing lamp, make sure a new Lamp Replacement Label (supplied with lamp replacement) is applied to the housing and dated with the date of installation.

LAMP OFFSET DIMENSIONS

Unit Min. Duct Size (inches) A B

UV-12 9 x 12 81⁄2 61⁄2UV-18 14 x 18 131⁄2 105⁄16

Chart AChart B

ANGLED LAMP MOUNTING BRACKET SPECIFICATIONSUse the specifi cations below to determine allowable clearances for proper mounting of the UV-Aire unit on the duct.

MAINTENANCE1. Inspect and clean lamp at least every 6 months.2. Replace your UV-Aire Air Purifying System lamp once a year to maintain the lamp’s maximum output

intensity. The lamp should operate continuously for maximum lamp life and light effectiveness.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE1. If unit does not light up, replace bulb.2. If unit still does not light up after replacing bulb, replace ballast.

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Phone: 252.522.3031 • Fax: 252.522.0214www.fieldcontrols.com

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MODELLAMP

(Field Controls Part Number)BALLAST

(Field Controls Part Number)

UV-12 4636540146365509

UV-18 46365402

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

For replacement parts, contact your local heating service company.

MANUALS AND LITERATUREMANUALS AND LITERATUREThis manual may be downloaded and printed from the Field Controls website at www.fi eldcontrols.com

WARRANTYWARRANTYFor warranty about this or any Field Controls product, visit:

www.fi eldcontrols.com/warranty

TECHNICAL SUPPORTTECHNICAL SUPPORTToll free: 1-800-742-8368

Email: fi eldtec@fi eldcontrols.com

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